Dior set the tone early in the week. Ten of our models walked in a show staged outdoors in the Tuileries Garden, where the collection mirrored its surroundings — light catching on fabric, movement shaping each look. Linn Noach made her worldwide debut here, marking a key moment in a show that felt both elevated and effortless, built around the idea of dressing for a walk through the city.

At Balenciaga, Sen Samysheva opened the show while making her debut for the house — a defining entrance in a collection centred on simplicity and the relationship between the body, fabric and space, inspired by the radical ease of Cristóbal Balenciaga’s original designs.

Louis Vuitton followed with another strong opening moment, as Xinye became the first Chinese model to open the show among five of our models. Set within a moss-covered, dreamlike landscape, the show shifted away from domestic comfort into something more transportive and cinematic.

Chanel explored contrast — the practical and the imaginative — through a collection that moved fluidly across time. Eight of our models walked in looks that felt relaxed and effortless, blending references from different decades. Alongside the runway, Bhavitha was also announced as a new house ambassador, marking a significant moment during the week.

Saint Laurent returned to one of its most defining ideas: the tuxedo. Thalita Ferreira opened the show alongside three other models, leading a lineup that revisited this iconic piece on its 60th anniversary — a symbol of empowerment that remains central to the house today.

Thalita also opened at Schiaparelli, where the show looked both to the past and the future. Staged with a raised runway reminiscent of earlier eras, the collection focused on deeper exploration — sculptural pieces shaped by artistry and influenced by surrealist ideas of form and identity.

Across the week, key runway moments shaped the narrative. At Victoria Beckham, Libby Taverner closed the show, bringing a sense of confidence to a collection grounded in precision, personal perspective and years of refining her design approach.

Carven delivered a clear structure with Marije Achterbosch opening and Agnes Wahlström closing — a strong beginning and end to a show that marked continued evolution for the house.

At Stella McCartney, the show carried a deeper layer of meaning. Celebrating both the brand’s 25th anniversary and the Year of the Horse, the runway featured live horses guided by a horse whisperer, creating a striking and memorable setting. Seven of our models walked, with Luiza Perote and Hejia Li each appearing in two looks, reinforcing their presence within a show that reflected both personal history and a connection to nature.

Consistency remained a defining thread. Alaïa focused on form and fit, presenting clothing reduced to its essentials, with five of our models walking in a show that placed full attention on the garments themselves.

At Givenchy, six models appeared in a collection that continued to define the house’s direction — softening structure while maintaining a strong sense of silhouette and identity.

Miu Miu responded to the current mood with a more direct approach to dressing — a palette stripped back to essentials, designed to feel reassuring and relevant — with seven of our models walking.

Chloé embraced a romantic spirit rooted in history, drawing from folk references and feminine archetypes, while Acne Studios marked its 30th anniversary with nine models on the runway, reflecting on its past while continuing to move forward.

As the week continued, the pace held steady. Balmain introduced a new direction inspired by strength and independence, while Hermès explored the idea of transition — from day to night — through streamlined silhouettes and a shifting colour palette.

Celine focused on building a wardrobe rooted in real life, offering pieces that felt both aspirational and wearable, while Isabel Marant revisited a sense of authenticity drawn from earlier moments in the brand’s history.

At The Row, the experience shifted entirely. Phones were not permitted, and there was no documentation provided — placing full emphasis on being present in the moment. The collection relied on memory and observation alone, encouraging a slower, more attentive way of engaging with the clothes.

Tom Ford closed with a more daring, sensual energy, inspired by the idea of a midnight swim — bringing fluidity and risk into the collection — while Off-White drew from jazz and cultural research to shape a more expressive and layered narrative.

Appearances at Gabriela Hearst and Zimmermann added further depth, grounding the week with collections built on purpose, storytelling and a sense of ease.

Paris AW26 felt balanced and assured — a season where designers moved confidently between opposing ideas. There was a noticeable focus on clothing that feels relevant to real life, while still leaving space for creativity, emotion and imagination.

For our models, it was a week defined by milestones: worldwide debuts, key openings and closings, and a strong, consistent presence across the industry’s most influential runways.

With Paris now complete, the season comes to a close — bringing together a fashion month that has travelled from New York to London, Milan and finally Paris.

Fashion week is now finished.